Insurance News from March 13, 2009
National News
AIG Collapse Effect on Life Insurance Sector Overstated: Analysts
AIG's recent claims that its collapse could threaten not just banking counterparties...
International & Reinsurance News
Swiss Re Finalizes Funding Agreement with Berkshire Hathaway
Swiss Re has announced that the "main terms of the convertible perpetual capital...
East News
New York City Spent $568 Million on Malpractice, Property, Other Claims
New York City spent almost $568 million to settle damage claims, and the biggest awards...
West News
Washington Bill Would Return Workers’ Comp Premiums Back To Employers
The Washington Senate has approved a bill that would return some workers' compensation...
Southeast News
Mississippi Officials Warn Against Buying Cottages in Auction
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is discouraging people from purchasing...
Texas / South Central News
Okla. Dems Oppose Bill Calling for Senate Approval of Work Comp Judges
State Senate confirmation of judges in Oklahoma's workers' compensation system would be...
Midwest News
$100 Million Iowa Relief Plan Would Include Buying Flooded Homes
Iowa Democrats have unveiled a $100 million flood relief package and are negotiating...